The essentials every club website should include
A useful public website should explain who the club is, where it is, what playing there feels like and how a new bowler can take the next step.
BOWLS CLUB WEBSITE GUIDE
How much does a bowls club website cost?
A practical guide to website pricing, useful features, annual costs and the questions your committee should ask before choosing a provider.
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DESIGNED AROUND YOUR CLUB
What this could include
When Members Zones and booking tools add value
Fixtures, events, contact details, membership information and genuine club photographs are the basics that members and visitors expect to find quickly.
What set-up and annual fees should cover
Members Zones, rink booking, team sheets, document libraries and member registration can be valuable, but only when they match the club’s real routines and are simple for volunteers to manage.
Questions to ask before you commit
Ask whether the quoted set-up fee includes the pages, content support, domain connection and launch work you actually need—and what the annual fee continues to cover.
A simple way to compare website providers
Compare the whole service rather than a headline price: ownership, updates, support, data portability and whether the club can keep the site current all matter.
A PRACTICAL COMMITTEE RESOURCE
Compare the whole website service, not just the headline price.
A bowls club website can be a simple public presence or a connected club system with a Members Zone, rink booking, team information and volunteer tools. The right choice depends on what your club needs to make easier—not how many features can be placed on a sales page.
What should the basic website include?
At minimum, prospective members should be able to understand who the club is, where it is, what happens there, how beginners can try bowls and how to get in touch. Members should be able to find fixtures, events, contact details and current club information easily on a phone.
When do extra tools make sense?
A Members Zone is useful for documents, notices, team sheets and internal information. Rink booking can help clubs with multiple rinks or busy sessions. Member registration and contact tools can reduce repetitive administration. These features should follow your club’s rules and volunteer capacity, rather than adding complexity for its own sake.
What should you ask a provider?
Ask what the set-up fee includes, what the annual fee covers, who owns the content, how domain and email changes are handled, how volunteers update the site, whether your information can be exported, and what support is available after launch. A low starting price can become expensive if essential tools, updates or support are charged separately.
How Bowls Club Digital prices its packages
Bowls Club Digital keeps the main packages straightforward: a public website is £200 set-up and £150 per year; a website with Members Zone and rink booking is £200 set-up and £200 per year; and the complete club system is £200 set-up and £250 per year. The exact pages and tools are agreed around the club’s needs before work begins.